Materials research at Rice encompasses many areas including biomaterials, coatings and thin films, optical materials, energy storage and conversion, carbon nanomaterials and composites and the list goes on. The Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of knowledge in materials and producing the materials scientists and engineers of the future.

Excellence â€” in education and research â€” is the guiding principle for the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering. We strive to provide a welcoming environment where diversity is valued and every student, faculty and staff member is supported in their academic and professional goals. Creativity and ethical practices motivate our efforts as we work to discover and create the new and the groundbreaking in materials science and nano engineering.

Academics

Resources

Materials science is a broad field involving engineers and scientists from many disciplines: chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, bioengineering, physics, computer engineering, and more. New materials are in demand for medicine, manufacturing, space exploration, defense and many more areas, rendering it one of the most in-demand majors today.

Materials research at Rice encompasses many areas including biomaterials, coatings and thin films, optical materials, energy storage and conversion, carbon nanomaterials and composites and the list goes on. The Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of knowledge in materials and producing the materials scientists and engineers of the future.

Excellence â€” in education and research â€” is the guiding principle for the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering. We strive to provide a welcoming environment where diversity is valued and every student, faculty and staff member is supported in their academic and professional goals. Creativity and ethical practices motivate our efforts as we work to discover and create the new and the groundbreaking in materials science and nano engineering.

Academics

Resources

Materials science is a broad field involving engineers and scientists from many disciplines: chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, bioengineering, physics, computer engineering, and more. New materials are in demand for medicine, manufacturing, space exploration, defense and many more areas, rendering it one of the most in-demand majors today.

Giving

The Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering values the partnership of our friends and alumni in the education of the future. Support of people, programs and resources in the MSNE department is an investment in our student body and department vision. At any level, your generosity will be extremely meaningful to help us reach for excellence.

Individual or Corporate Donations

Make a tax-deductible gift online via the Rice University GivingÂ site. Please select 'Other' and indicate the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering in the special instructions box to be sure your gift is properly disbursed.

Here are suggestions for department initiatives that can be supported by your gift:

Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â The Distinguished Lecturer program

Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Undergraduate Lab

Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Undergraduate Summer Research Internships

Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Senior Design Teams

Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â The MSNE Mentoring Program

Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Named Seminars

Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Materials Conferences

With your financial support, MSNE will continue to educate our future leaders with hands-on experience and education for generations to come. You make a difference!